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  • Rheumatology

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  • Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is a genetic autoinflammatory disorder characterized by recurrent attacks of fever and serositis.
  • The precise triggers for FMF attacks remain unclear, hindering effective management and prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the most common triggers of FMF attacks.
  • To investigate the association between these triggers and specific Mediterranean fever gene (MEFV) mutations.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was administered to 882 FMF patients to assess potential triggers.
  • Triggers evaluated included psychological stress, diet, environmental factors, and lifestyle changes.
  • Statistical analysis was performed to correlate triggers with MEFV mutation status.

Main Results:

  • Psychological stress was identified as the most frequent trigger (75.2%) for FMF attacks.
  • Cold exposure significantly correlated with exon 10 mutations.
  • Humidity was a significant trigger for exon 2 mutations.
  • Seasonal changes, travel, relocation, and cold exposure were significant triggers in patients with homozygous M694V mutations.

Conclusions:

  • Identifying FMF attack triggers is crucial for developing personalized preventive measures and therapies.
  • Managing psychological stress and avoiding physical triggers like cold exposure can reduce attack frequency.
  • Understanding the genotype-phenotype correlation of triggers allows for tailored FMF treatment strategies.